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**PLEASE READ FIRST**: due to the holidays, we will run this advert until 10th January 2025 but won't start reviewing applications until we are back on 2nd January. You will not hear from us before then as we will be on holiday. We reserve the right to start with the selection process before the deadline has expired. Depending on numbers, it may take us a little while but we always endeavour to come back to every candidate to let them know the outcome of their application.

About OneHR Ltd and This Opportunity

At OneHR Ltd, we are a small HR consultancy based in Sussex, partnering with SMEs to deliver tailored HR and L&D solutions. We work primarily remotely, offering strategic and practical support across a variety of people-focused initiatives. Learn more about us at www.one-hr.co.uk.

Our growing client base means that we are ready to expand our team. We are excited to welcome an HR Coordinator who is ready to take the next step in their HR career, build on their experience, and take ownership of impactful, hands-on work.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise across the full spectrum of people management. Working in consultancy is different—it’s fast-paced, varied, and challenging. Please take some time to research the environment to make sure it’s a fit for you.

We are a small but driven team, with deep expertise across workforce planning, employee relations, talent acquisition, and training. We deliver expert advice and services designed to help our clients succeed. If this sounds like a role where you could thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

As our HR Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Consultants with operational HR tasks and research. You will need to be proactive, resourceful, and focused on delivering high-quality work that adds value to our clients.

What you will bring:

Proven experience: At least 3 years in an HR role (CIPD qualifications are welcome but not essential.)
Critical thinking: Able to assess situations, identify potential challenges, and recommend improvements.
Commercial awareness: Understand the importance of balancing client needs with time and resources.
Organisational skills: You can manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and deliver results.
Adaptability: You are comfortable with tech and open to learning new systems or processes.
Team player: You are collaborative, responsive to feedback, and contribute to shared goals.
Strong IT skills: confident with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and adaptable to new platforms like ChatGPT or Google Docs.

The role will include:

Maintaining and updating employee handbooks and policies to ensure compliance with UK employment law.
Drafting a wide range of HR documents, including contracts, offer letters, and resignation letters.
Managing and optimising our clients’ Breathe HR system and delivering user training.
Preparing quarterly HR reports and contributing to data-driven insights.
Assisting with recruitment processes, from job postings to candidate sifting and interviews.
Supporting employee relations processes, such as absence management or drafting investigation documentation.
Conducting apprentices’ one-to-one reviews and tracking progress.
Conducting exit interviews and presenting improvement-focused data.
Completing ad-hoc tasks, like salary benchmarking and risk assessments.
Participating in regular team video catch-ups and occasional in-person meetings in East or West Sussex.

Note: You don’t need to be an expert in all these areas—we’ll provide training and mentorship to help you succeed.

The Details:

Flexible hours: choose between 30 and 37.5 hours per week, to be worked across Monday to Friday.
Competitive salary: £25,000–£28,000 (DOE, pro-rated for part-time hours).
Benefits:
- Workplace pension scheme.
- 22 days annual leave (increasing by one day per year, up to max 25) + bank holidays + your birthday off.
- Regular feedback and support to grow your career.
Location: 100% remote, but you will need your own confidential workspace and equipment.
Eligibility: You must be UK-based with the right to work here (this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship).

The Selection Process:

Working from home and part-time can be extremely popular. The last time we advertised for a similar role, we received 806 applications! To help us shortlist, we have put a number of steps in our selection process this time around. Here is what you can expect (and remember that all those steps help us also get a feel for commitment, perseverance and resilience):

Review applications against essential criteria for the role
Sifting questions - short online questionnaire to complete
In-tray exercise - to complete and return (there might also be a short sifting call with one of us - 10-15 mins)
Shortlist for interview
Job based interview (up to 60 mins), plus your pre-prepared presentation (you will be sent the brief in advance; you will have up to 15 mins to present, followed by Q&As) - total: up to 90 mins

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please message us in confidence.

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